In need of a supermini to replace Nissan Note

Honest John recommends a Honda Jazz.

My wife is looking to replace her Nissan Note after three years of reliable service. Her only problem was that she found it slightly uncomfortable over long journeys of four hours or so. This might be part of the ageing process, but can you recommend a petrol hatchback that's similar to the Note but more comfortable. It has to be large enough to accommodate a sleepy dog and reliability is essential. We can spend up to £16,000.

MG, Northwich

Try a Honda Jazz. I can testify from experience that the best small cars for long-distance comfort are the Fiat 500, Mazda2 and Kia Rio.